Dent County Jail

Dent County Jail, MO Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 22, 2024

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Location 112 East 5th Street, Salem, MO, 65560
Official Website http://www.salemmo.com/county/Sheriff.asp

Dent County Jail inmate locator: Arrests, Release Date, Who's in jail, Booking Date, Inmate List, Booking #, Mugshots, Description, Bookings, Bond, Type, Alias, Post Date.

Dent County County can be found in the Missouri area. Salem – is the county seat. Dent County has a total population of 15480 and was formed in 1851.

Dent County County has a total area of 752 square miles. The zip codes in Dent County County are 65440, 65501, 65532, 65540, 65541, 65560.

Dent County Sheriff’s Office:

The Dent County Sheriff, Bob Wells, is the head law enforcement officer in the Dent County county. You can reach him by calling 573-729-3241.

Address: 112 East 5th Street, Salem, Missouri, 65560, 65440, 65501, 65532, 65540, 65541, 65560.

Fax: 573-729-3058

Phone: 573-729-3241

 

Dent County Arrest Warrants

Dent County Child Support Warrants

Dent County Sex Offender Registry

Dent County Sex Offender Registry

Dent County Jail is located in Dent County County, Missouri state. The specific address of the Dent County Jail is 112 East 5th Street, Salem, MO, 65560. The Dent County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 58,000. The Dent County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 573-729-3241, 573-729-6156, the Dent County Jail information line, or fax at or fax573-729-3058.

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Salem. The justice center houses the Dent County county sheriff, Salem police department offices, and the Dent County Jail. The Dent County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Dent County Jail. Originally, the Dent County Jail could house approximately 2117 inmates.

Over the years, the Dent County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Dent County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Dent County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Dent County Jail has a 159-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Dent County Jail.

The Dent County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Dent County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Dent County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Dent County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Dent County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Dent County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Dent County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Dent County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Dent County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Dent County Sheriffs Department

Address 112 East 5th Street, Salem, Missouri, 65560
Phone 573-729-3241
Fax 573-729-3058

Dent County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Dent County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 112 East 5th Street, Salem, MO, 65560
Capacity 21
Facility Type Adult
City Salem
Postal Code 65560
State Missouri
County Dent County
Official Website http://www.salemmo.com/county/Sheriff.asp

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Dent County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Dent County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Dent County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Dent County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Dent County Jail.

The Dent County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Dent County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Dent County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Dent County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Salem, Dent County , MO Overview

City of Salem
Coordinates:
37.64139°N 91.53889°W
Country:
United States
State:
Missouri
County:
Dent
Township:
Spring Creek East, Spring Creek West
Government:
Type:
Mayor–council government
Mayor:
Brad Nash (also Dent County Fire Chief)
Area:
Total:
3.17 sq mi (8.22 km2)
Land:
3.17 sq mi (8.22 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
1,184 ft (361 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
4,950
Estimate (2019):
4,919
Density:
1,549.29/sq mi (598.27/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-6 (Central (CST))
Summer (DST):
UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code:
65560
Area code(s):
573
FIPS code:
29-65234
GNIS feature ID:
0725919

Directions

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